what style is closest to yours?
February 3, 2012
mid-century mod color scheme
September 30, 2011
In an ode to Mid Century Modern design… here is a color scheme pulled from one of our past ASID Showcase house projects…
All paints are from the Benjamin Moore Classics collection:
HC- Willmington Tan
HC- 76 Davenport Tan
HC-49 Mayflower Red
Accent colors:
1666 In the Midnight Hour
076 Corlsbud Canyon
723 Spring Rain
Design tip: By adding splashes of color here and there, it gives your eye spots to rest on the neutrals. In this picture your eye can rest on the soft Willmington Tan background in the reading nook, or on the rich reddish-brown wood of the bookcase, while the pillows and back painted light blue glass give the little nook some pops of color and interest.
color cure
August 2, 2011
ROYGBIV. You might have learned that in school when studying color: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.
Here’s our hauthaus take on the color wheel with our projects plugged in as references…
Red: Master bedroom and bathroom remodel in South Minneapolis. Chrome, white marble, and espresso cabinets set the scene in this dramatic bathroom.
Orange: “Away Room” remodel in a home in Chanhassen. It’s the perfect spot to read the news paper, have some coffee or just get away…
Yellow: Showcase Home Kitchen in 2003 with Bonnie Birnbaum; located in St. Paul. Since the clients entertain a lot, a large gathering space was incorporated into the kitchen design. The complimentary color blue makes the yellow really pop.
Green: Master bedroom and bathroom remodel in Minnetonka. We used a warm green on the walls along with other hues of green throughout the master suite. A silky lemongrass custom duvet compliments the striped cream and green draperies. The black painted furniture accents the fresh green nicely.
Blue: Home furnishings project in Plymouth. The cool blue walls set the tone of the home and evoke a sense of the east coast and water.
Violet: Dining room remodel in Chanhassen. This smoky grey-purple makes the space seem warm and inviting.
Since it’s been a little grey and rainy lately in Minnesota, we thought it might be nice to add a little bit of a color cure to your day! We hope you enjoyed it!
What’s your favorite way to add color into your interior (and exterior) spaces?
cheers! 🙂
2010 blogging wrap up (July – Dec)
January 6, 2011
And now… for the rest of the story…
To conclude our wrap up of blogs from the past year, we’ve noted a few entries from the last part of 2010.
In July, we posted the ‘after photos’ from the 2010 ASID Showcase Home where we designed the Front Porch on the Lake of the Isles home. https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/showcase-home-porchafters/
In August, we highlighted three of the main color trends for fall: Magenta and Chocolate, Yellow, Grey and White, and eggplant. See the fresh combo of yellow, grey and white here: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/color-trends-yellow-grey-and-white/
In September, we showcased three themes for table top decor ideas for hosting fall dinner parties. These themes can translate easily to parties throughout the year. https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/fall-dinner-parties/
In October, we posted a few pictures from a custom window installation. We used the same fabric on the cornice board and to upholster a wing chair in this lovely music room. https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/hauthaus-installation-day/
In November, we showed you how to make a feather wreath with Holly. Did you make one? If so, we’d love to see pictures! 🙂 https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/make-a-holiday-feather-wreath-with-holly/
In December, we showed you how to create a fabulous holiday table using things you might find in your kitchen cabinets and your front yard! https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/09/holiday-table-decor-with-hauthaus/
2010 blogging wrap up (Jan – June)
January 3, 2011
Here’s a quick wrap up of some of the entry highlights from our blog throughout the year.
We covered everything from the 2010 ASID Showcase House to tips on what you can do to give your home a mini face lift. And from the latest projects we’ve worked on to the latest and greatest in lighting design.
Read our highlights below and click on the links to go back and visit the previous posts!
In January, we gave you some quick and easy tips on how to re-fresh your home after the holidays: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/january-tips-for-a-quick-pick-me-up-for-your-home/
In February, we highlighted some of the custom furniture pieces we have designed for our wonderful clients: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/custom-furniture-designed-by-hauthaus/
In March, we posted some lovely detail shots from a home furnishings project we completed in Plymouth: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/design-in-the-details/
In April, with the spirit of the Twins’ first season at Target Field in mind, we highlighted some sassy products in red and blue: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/red-for-me-blue-for-you/
In May, the 2010 ASID Showcase house was in full swing and we posted pictures and the story of how the hauthaus front porch came to be: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/story-of-a-hauthaus-porch/
In June, we showcased some of the new lighting trends for 2010: https://hautblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/28/whats-new-in-lighting-design/
Happy New Year! Please stay tuned for the wrap up of July – December to come later this week!
showcase home porch:afters
July 6, 2010
The 2010 ASID Showcase Home Tour has come and gone. What a great 4 weeks it was! Thank you to all who came to support ASID, the four beneficiaries, and great interior design!
If you didn’t get a chance to go take a peek inside, here are some of our after shots from the front porch at the Isles home…
photo by Mark Ehlen Photography
photo by Mark Ehlen Photography
Porch highlights:
- We sanded down the floor, which was covered in paint, and found Douglas Fir flooring that was original to the home, built in 1908.
- To add color and texture, we applied a navy vinyl floor covering to the ceiling.
- Since the homeowner is a world traveller, we incorporated many of his own pieces into the design.
- We specified furniture from Grange’s new outdoor line from KDR Showrooms.
- All of the fabrics in the space are indoor/outdoor from KDR Showrooms.
- Palm leaf ceiling fans were installed to circulate fresh air.
- Antique furniture pieces and accessories were found at Spinario Design in Northeast Minneapolis.
- A new Waverton Cambria top was fitted to an existing antique Weiman table in the seating area.
What are some of your favorite design features? We’d love to know!
cheers, amber
time is running out!
June 7, 2010
Hey guys and gals!
Time is running out to see, for the first time in history, TWO ASID Showcase Homes for the price of ONE ticket!
Edgewater Condo at Lake Calhoun
Designers at the Edgewater Condos on Lake Calhoun used their design skills to transform an empty condo shell with no walls, electric or plumbing into a sleek, sophisticated home with a stellar view of the lake. The condo has a luxurious, serene feel that uses blues, greens, and sand tones that were inspired by the nearby lake.
Dan Buettner's home on Lake of the Isles
Six blocks away is Dan Buettner’s home on Lake of the Isles Parkway. Dan is an explorer who believes a healthy lifestyle contributes to longevity. His home was designed with these health tips in mind. This home has a lot of flavor and spice; all of the designers incorporated art and artifacts that Dan has collected on his travels around the world.
Don’t forget to stop by! The tour is open NOW- JUNE 13th. Wednesday -Sunday, 10-4pm.
Tickets are available at: http://www.mspmag.com/promotions/wherewe’llbe/asidhometour2010/171678.asp
ASID does this project as a fundraiser for the local chapter as well as four other fabulous local beneficiaries:
Conerstone: http://www.cornerstonemn.org/
The Jeremiah Program: http://www.jeremiahprogram.org/
Junior League of St. Paul: http://www.jlsp.org/
Second Harvest Heartland: http://www.2harvest.org/site/PageServer
We hope to see out at the homes this last week of the show!
cheers, amber
Holly on Kare11
June 1, 2010
Did you see Holly on Kare11 last week chatting about the ASID Showcase Homes? Click on the link to see the video.
Star Tribune article
May 12, 2010
Here’s a quick note to remind you to keep your eyes out tomorrow (May 13th) for the Home section in the Star Tribune… they are covering the 2010 ASID Showcase houses – it’s going to be fabulous!
cheers, amber
people’s choice award
July 13, 2009
Our work with Suzanne Goodwin and Laura Paulson on the 2009 ASID Showcase House Family Room has won a People’s Choice Award!
We won “Favorite Gathering Space” this year.
Thank you to everyone who visited the house and voted for space!
